Marjaana

Marjaana is a Finnish form of Mary, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, whose meaning is debated but may relate to a root meaning beloved, wished-for child, or bitterness. The name entered Finnish usage through the Latin Maria and its Scandinavian and European variants, becoming thoroughly naturalized in Finnish-speaking communities. It is closely related to the Finnish forms Marja and Maarja, as well as to international cognates such as Maria, Marie, and Marion.